What delays many divorce filings is the idea of a child custody fight. Indeed, often divorcing couples, or those contemplating divorce, talk about waiting until the kids graduate high school before filing. This is because the idea of trying to figure out how to raise...
How can you co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse?
If you are struggling with constant arguments and intrusions from a co-parent, it can cause massive amounts of stress. Not only can this situation frustrate you, but it can also take time away from you parenting your child to the best of your ability. Learning how to...
What should you consider while making your parenting plan?
You and your current spouse agree to divorce, but you have shared children to consider. What should you do to create a parenting plan that supports your children? Psychology Today explores the nuances and considerations that go into drafting a parenting plan....
How can a history of domestic violence affect child custody?
Even though there are many good resources out there that try to prevent it, domestic violence is still too common of a problem in California. Once a parent in the Monterey area has the courage to get out of the cycle of domestic violence, one of her biggest concerns...
What are the different types of visitation arrangements?
A visitation plan creates a plan for how divorcing parents will share time with their children. When a parent has less than half of their time with the child, they have visitation. Because visitation agreements can be different, divorcing parents should understand how...
How a child custody order impacts a “move-away” attempt
Child custody in California can be an emotional and complicated part of a family law case. While many parents will be relieved when there is an agreement in place, it does not necessarily mean there will be an end to the potential challenges of co-parenting after a...
A quick look at child custody evaluations in California
Child custody matters can be complex. After all, it’s not always easy to determine what kind of arrangement furthers a child’s best interests, especially when both parents have differing ideas about what accomplishes that task. A court is in just as difficult of a...
How child custody is determined in California
Understanding child custody factors that form the basis for child custody decisions can be helpful for parents divorcing in California to understand. Child custody determinations are always based on what is in the best interests of the child which is determined by...
Don’t overlook the value of an attorney in your custody dispute
Legal issues pertaining to children are often the most fought over in family law courts. Whether it’s to establish or modify a custody order, relocate, resolve a major decision for a child, or impose some restriction on parenting time, the outcome of your dispute...
Domestic violence can impact child custody
Parents who are the victims of domestic violence or who have been living with an abusive spouse or partner should be aware that California law gives them some special legal protections. In family law matters, for instance, a special provision makes it difficult for...
